Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in New Zealand

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Join our foodie family of three in rural, northwest Auckland, New Zealand
We are a couple with a 13 year old son. Our paradise is 9 acres 40 minutes drive Northwest of Auckland, near a small village called Waimauku. The 9 acres is set on a hill sandwiched between two large farms. 6 of our 9 acres is protected native New ......
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Experience family life along the coast in Waikanae, New Zealand
We’re a lively Kiwi-German family — two adults and three spirited kids (7, 4, and 2) — who believe life’s better when it’s full of laughter, language, and a little bit of adventure. Our home buzzes with English and German conversations, spontaneous ......
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Join me at my home in Wellington, New Zealand
***currently looking for someone with painting and DIY experience to paint my hallway and fix holes. Kia ora, I am a busy single woman in my early 30s who loves meeting travellers from all over the world. I am excited to host single female ......
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Dog, sheep and chicken sitting at our off grid home in Kerikeri, New Zealand
We are a German family, living in NZ since 20 years, with 3 children, who have left home and are at university or working. We have 2 lovely dogs , some chickens , 4 sheep 2 hand reared lambs:) and are in the final process of building our off grid ......
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Experience rural Kiwi life in the heart of Central Cromwell, New Zealand
I’m lucky to live in a spacious home in the heart of Central Cromwell, just a short walk from both the lake and river, surrounded by some of Central Otago’s most beautiful landscapes. I’m currently renovating the house and would love to welcome ......
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Experience rural living with animals and develop sustainable systems or sign up for an Equine Internship in Leeston, New Zealand
I have a small farm located approx 40mins south of Christchurch. I have been part of workaway since 2018 and enjoy sharing my home and appreciate help as it enables me to focus on working with the horses I have bred as well as other work and ......
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Come join our family in one of the best spots in NZ
Hello, we are a Kiwi family of five. Tyrone and Carla (mum and dad), Cooper (14), Zara (13) and Lila (11). Over the past 15 years we have built a number of projects that bring people together through sport, food and community. We run several ......
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Share your skills and learn about permaculture on our brand new family project in Ōkaihau, New Zealand
We have availability from the 22nd of March onwards... Please note: we are still setting up, and the toilet block is still being built... though the rooms & cooking facilities are now fully set up, warm and comfortable! And we now have hot shower ......
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Outdoor projects at our place in Waimate North, Northland, New Zealand
Welcome to beautiful Waimate North! With stunning views of rolling hills and farmland, we are located just 15-20 minutes from Kerikeri. You'll need your own vehicle to make the most of your stay, as public transport does not come this way! 😊 We ......
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Garden and help around the house in a rural property near the beach in Kaiwaka, New Zealand
Hi Travelers. My name is Chad. I'm a full-time builder with my own construction company and also a full-time dad to my two daughters aged 16 & 18, one home schooled and one in part time work. As you could imagine life is quite busy for me. We are a ......
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Help us finish our eco tiny home on wheels in Christchurch, New Zealand
Kia ora, hello! We're Anne (pronounced Ana) and Nick. We're an active, friendly, eco-conscious couple living in Otautahi Christchurch. Anne had a great Workaway experience in Denmark ten years ago. We're pretty full up over April now, so are ......
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Help in the house and garden sometimes on the farm in Christchurch, New Zealand
I am an older widow and a writer. my Family have grown up. I enjoy classical music and concerts. I love gardening but need help with pruning, weeding and landscaping . At present there is some indoor maintenance, weeding and some lawn mowing I do ......
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Join us with projects at our beautiful historic building near Dunedin City centre, New Zealand
Available from now till mid April (flexible) ========== Some experience required with manual tasks. We are looking for help restoring a beautiful historic house and garden, at times that suit your own schedule. We are at 3 km from Dunedin City's ......
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Help us with various tasks around the property in New Plymouth, New Zealand
Hi, we are a couple of retired but active ex travellers on a lifestyle block, with a few chooks, and an old house with a nearly organic veggie patch and garden, looking for some help around the property in exchange for some food and board.
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Get to know our relaxing Kiwi lifestyle at a small boutique vineyard in South Wairarapa, New Zealand
Harvest Help Wanted – Wairarapa 2026 🍇 Hi! We’re Lisa & Craig, and we’d love to welcome you to our small vineyard just south of Martinborough, in the beautiful Wairarapa, New Zealand. Craig is an Environmental Consultant, and Lisa is a Graphic & ......
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Join our organic family farm near Dunedin, New Zealand
A young family running an organic farm... We have a room to spare, fun company, and lots of board games. We need help with our animals (dog, goose, duck, and chicken), our projects (mostly improving workawayer facilities), our gardening (weeding, ......
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Join a fun bilingual family with two small kids in Lyttelton, New Zealand
We’re a young couple with two little girls. My name is Inne (originally from Belgium, moved here 4 years ago) and my husband Jack(kiwi), Lou 3 years old and Millie 1 year old. We bought our house last year, it has little jobs that’s need to be ......
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Stay with our family of 5 on our leafy lifestyle block in Te Horo, New Zealand
Come and stay with our family of 5 on our lifestyle block in Te Horo, on the Kapiti Coast. We moved back to NZ in 2018 after working and travelling extensively for 19 years abroad. This gave us a love of different cultures and we're excited to host ......
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A warm welcome in our family home in a peaceful valley in rural Moutere, New Zealand
Hi. Before we get into the details, please only apply if you have your own transport! Also, we prefer two people to singles, as the type of jobs we have suit two working together. We are in an isolated rural area, which is not on a bus route, so ......
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Help with some home projects in Auckland, New Zealand
My name is David, I am an engineer and Michelle my wife is a product manager for a large clothing company, between us we have four adult children who are either living here with us or popping in and out often, we love the south pacific and Australia ......